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...From maintaining our open space or retreats known as parks, or the offering of
programs that benefit the youth, adult and senior population, or the unique experience
of our renown cultural offerings-- we are your Parks, Recreation and
Community Services Department-- dedicated to Creating Community through People,
Parks, and Programs...
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Skateboarding is the hottest and fastest-growing "extreme" sport in the United States and Inglewood is keeping pace with the growth. Inglewood has three thriving skate parks that are filled with excited and energetic skateboarders. Skate Parks are located at the following locations:
Darby Park - 3400 W. Arbor Vitae
Rogers Park - 400 W. Beach
Vincent Park - 700 Warren Lane
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Don’t miss out on the free lunches offered to youth 18 and under at seven different locations in Inglewood. Free lunches will be served Monday through Friday beginning June 23, 2008 and ending on August 29, 2008 at Ashwood Park, 201 S. Ash Avenue; Edward Vincent Jr. Park, 700 Warren Lane; Darby Park, 3400 W. Arbor Vitae Avenue; Lockhaven Community Center, 11125 S. Doty Ave.; Rogers Park, 400 W. Beach Avenue; North Park, 625 E. Hargrave Avenue and Siminski Park, 9717 S. Inglewood Avenue
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The Amphitheater at Edward Vincent, Jr. Park is rapidly becoming a diverse and popular entertainment venue. Past productions have included theater, fashion shows, musicals and concerts including the First Annual Cuban Music Festival and "Jazz in the Park," Inglewood's Annual South Bay Jazz Festival.
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Thirty (30) seniors in Inglewood who have extremely high nutritional risk scores, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, dehydration, and a variety of chronic illnesses are showing great improvement as a result of their participation in the “Be Well” nutrition and exercise program, offered by the Inglewood Senior Center, 330 Centinela Avenue , Inglewood, CA 90302. They are meeting twice a week for four months, and will continue weekly maintenance classes for an additional six months. This second “Be Well” class that has been offered at the Senior Center is funded by the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration on Aging as a national model of health and wellness.
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With poor diet and physical inactivity poised to become the leading preventable cause of death in America, HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson today renewed efforts against obesity and overweight, announcing a new national education campaign and a new research strategy at HHS’ National Institutes of Health (NIH).
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The Inglewood Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is currently seeking individuals to conduct recreational and cultural classes at the City’s parks and recreation centers. Instructors are needed in the following areas:
Dance - Salsa · African · Polynesian · Swing · Line · Tap · Ballet · Hip Hop · Jazz · Ballroom
Physical Fitness & Martial Arts - Step/Jazz Aerobics · Yoga · Gymnastics · Fencing · Karate · Pilates · Swimming
Performing Arts - Acting · Voice · Piano · Storytelling · Spoken Word
Visual Arts - Drawing · Ceramics · Painting · Sculpting
Special Interest - Balloon Decoration · Candle Making · Floral Design · Puppet Making · Magic
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The Edward Vincent Jr. Park Swimming Pool will open on Monday, June 23 through Monday, September 1, 2008. General swim is from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Sunday. Admission is $1. Swimming lessons will be offered for children and adults. For information about classes - the schedule and fees- click the link below or call the Vincent Park office at (310) 412-5370.
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The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is seeking youth interested in serving their community. VOLUNTEER!
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Fields for baseball, soccer, and football are available for rental at Darby, Rogers, and Vincent Parks. For more information on fees and schedules, please call Vincent Park at (310) 412-5370, Rogers Park at (310) 412-5504, and Darby Park at (310) 412-5391.
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THE PROBLEM OF OVERWEIGHT IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
- In 1999, 13% of children aged 6 to 11 years and 14% of adolescents aged 12 to 19 years in the United States were overweight. This prevalence has nearly tripled for adolescents in the past 2 decades.
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Racquet Ball and Weight Room facilities are available for use by residents and the community at large at both Rogers Park and Darby Park. A monthly membership fee is required. The racquet ball membership fee is $12 (resident) and $14 (non-residents); weight room membership is $10 (resident) and $12 (non-residents). To obtain more information, please call Darby Park (310) 412-5391 or Rogers Park (310) 412-5504.
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The Human Services Division has complied a list of alternative transportation options for seniors and persons with disabilities in need of transportation services within and outside of the City of Inglewood. Click here to go to the listing.
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